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Example Sentences
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But, according to the force, the footage only spanned back a month before it was overwritten.
From BBC
He is determined with his wealth and power to provide a legacy that “spans the ages,” even if it is at the cost of others.
From Salon
In the span of a few years and a handful of organized protests, P.A.I.N. successfully drove several prominent museums to reject Sackler money.
From Salon
The ages of the solar twins not only point to when this large migration may have happened, but also suggest the time span during which the galactic bar developed.
From Science Daily
“Crypto traders have a short attention span, so they want to see quick returns and they want to see volatility,” said Fraussen.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
